MoCA Attention and Concentration 2

Question 1

In the MoCA sustained attention task, the examiner reads a list of letters and the patient must tap whenever they hear which letter?

Accepted Answer

A

Answer

The vigilance task requires the patient to tap each time the letter "A" is read aloud. It tests sustained attention and the ability to inhibit responses to non-target stimuli.

Question 2

How many points is the MoCA serial 7 subtraction task worth?

Accepted Answer

3 points

Answer

The serial 7s task (starting at 100 and subtracting 7 repeatedly) is scored on a sliding scale: 3 correct subtractions = 3 pts, 2 correct = 2 pts, 1 correct = 1 pt, 0 correct = 0 pts.

Question 3

On the MoCA digit span task, what are the two sequences administered?

Accepted Answer

5-digit forward and 3-digit backward

Answer

The MoCA uses a 5-digit forward span and a 3-digit backward span. Each correct sequence earns 1 point, for a maximum of 2 points in this attention subtask.

Question 4

If a patient makes 2 errors on the letter vigilance (tapping) task, how is this scored?

Accepted Answer

0 points — threshold exceeded

Answer

The vigilance task gives 1 point if the patient makes no more than 1 error. Two or more errors result in a score of 0 for this subtask.

Question 5

The MoCA attention domain assesses which of the following specific abilities?

Accepted Answer

Sustained attention, working memory, and concentration

Answer

The attention domain covers sustained attention (vigilance), working memory (digit span), and concentration (serial 7 subtraction), reflecting multiple attentional processes.

(MoCA) Montreal Cognitive Assessment Practice Test

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MoCA Attention and Concentration 2